The new Steam game has serious Story of Zelda vibes and rave reviews

A recently released 2D action-adventure game, which borrows the best of the best The Legend of ZeldaThe puzzle and game design has launched to strong reviews on Steam and Metacritic. In it, players step into Nia's shoes to explore a mysterious world to fight monsters, complete puzzles, and save her new home. At the heart of the mystery is the story of what lies beneath Nia Island, and it's fitting because of the game's title: Under the island.

on Steam, Under the island Earned 96% positive reviews (out of 25 total). On Metacritic, it holds a critic score of 85 out of 6 reviews, with “generally favorable” reviews. It's obviously a minor release, but it's clearly worth players' time.

Players can currently raise Under the island Launch discount on Steam. It is normally priced at $19.99, but until March 3rd, players can get a 15% discount. That brings the price down to $16.99, and that's only a savings of $3, I mean…that's $3 in economy. $16.99 is also basically $15 by Gamer Logic — as explained by indie studio Agro Crab, which peak and Another crab treasure.

Why Under Island is worth your time

Apart from the price, strong reviews, and The Legend of Zelda vibes, like the game Under the island Must be able to stand on its own two feet – and it does. Nia arrives at a seashell island only to find that the island is sure to sink under the ocean. So, she joins forces with a local Seychelles Island girl (named Avocado) to save the island. This includes exploring its colorful zones, of which there are six (including a sentient greenhouse, frozen caves, and chaotic sawmills).

Rearrange the covers into the correct US release order.

Easy (5) Medium (7) Hard (10)

Features at a glance under the island

Unlock the mystery of drowning
Enjoy classic top-down adventure gameplay
Explore 6 different areas
Fight unique enemies and unlock new loot
Meet the memorable characters

Each biome comes with unique features, moments, and activities. There is normal Zelda The formula is to acquire new upgrades and find new treasures, but players can “become champions of cook-offs, reunite lost casts, and dodge the wrath of grain pirates.” Sometimes video games need a little whimsy, and Under the island It's in spades.

As players explore, they'll face off against all sorts of silly enemies, from eggplants to underground wolves. Like the best Zelda games, players will be able to acquire new artifacts, loot, and abilities to face off against enemies and survive biomes. One unique feature, though, is how Nia can befriend animals and use their help in her adventures. Animals aren't the only ones who help Nia, though, as the island has many villagers who can give side quests, develop companions, and aid the player in return.

overall, Under the island It is a colorful game that takes players back to the best of the 90s. It's hard not to look at it and see how colorful and fun it is. of course, Under the island is an indie game and it is not going to be dethroned Zelda At its own game, but for those who want a game like that Zelda It's hard to play, to lose Under the island.

In just 24 hours, it has left a strong impression on its players. It will be interesting to see how the game's effects spread over the next few days and weeks, and hopefully, developer Slime King Games can expand the island further. Zelda Games sure love exploring the skies, that's all I'm saying.